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Understanding the genetic aetiology in patients with XY DSD.
British medical bulletin - 1 Jan 2013
Ahmed S F, Bashamboo A, Lucas-Herald A, McElreavey K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Disorders of sex development (DSD) consist of a wide range of disorders and are commoner in those with an XY karyotype. In over half of these cases who have a 46,XY karyotype and who are raised as boys, the underlying aetiology remains unclear. AREAS OF AGREEMENT: Identification of the underlying genetic abnormality may predict long-term outcome. However, genetic abnormalities that are associated with...
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